So, it's been a while.

I guess it really has been since January that I posted a blog post last. To say things have been crazy is quite the understatement. Life has been really good. I haven't for a second regretted the whole "moving home" ordeal. I have loved every minute I get to spend with my family. I no longer have to long to sit down and have a glass of wine with my sister and chat. I no longer feel like I am missing out on every sport event the kids have. I love being able to hug my dad more than once a month. I love having lunch dates with Mom and even dinner dates now!

(Montgomery at his basketball game)

Phil and I have been loving our house. It is quite the chore to get it the way we want it and we are haven't even made a dent in the renovations that will be coming soon.

My new job (I guess it isn't so new anymore) is still wonderful. I enjoy my co-workers and I love going to work. Of course, like any job, some days are more trying than others, but I've learned to push forward and to not be so shy.

I turned 26 last month. I can't believe I'm so "old" now. I wonder what my 16 year old self would say if she where I was today? Oh yeah, Phil turned 26 too in February. Of course, I take my camera to his birthday but not my own. Oh well.

Laura came down on my birthday to visit for the weekend. We also had a "favorite things" party which was a COMPLETE blast. 

My sister turned 34... I didn't get any pictures at her birthday but here is one of myself, my sister and mom and our favorite things party. She looks WAY younger, like 28. :)

And of course last but not least, my sweet sweet Zeppelin turned 5 today. He was both mine and Phil's first dog on our own. I mean, we were 21 when we got him. Looking back, it probably wasn't the smartest thing to do, but I learned more than I could ever imagine from that dog. He taught me to grow up, and he taught me what it was like to actually care for something. I hope he is around for as many years as we can get it, but the first 5 have been awesome

We love ya buddy!